Emotions

Helping 6-Year-Olds Name and Navigate Their Emotions

By Siyona Varghese At six years old, children are entering a crucial stage in emotional development. Their feelings are becoming more complex, their awareness of others is deepening, and they are starting to make connections between what they feel and how they behave. However, they still need consistent guidance to understand and manage these emotional […]

Understanding Emotions Through Stories: Using Books to Teach Feelings

By Siyona Varghese   Helping young children understand and express their emotions is one of the most important aspects of early development. For 5-year-olds, who are just beginning to recognize the complex world of feelings, stories and books can be powerful tools. Through engaging narratives and relatable characters, children learn to identify, label, and manage […]

When Meltdowns Happen: What 5-Year-Old Behavior Is Really Telling You

By Siyona Varghese Five-year-olds are a whirlwind of emotion, imagination, and rapid development. They can surprise you with their big ideas and sweet moments — and then, just as quickly, fall into a full-blown meltdown over seemingly small things. While these moments can be frustrating and confusing, meltdowns are not simply “bad behavior.” They are […]